Valvoline Conventional in 2007 Mazda 3

[Mazda3LA]

I own a 2007 Mazda3 2.0 that usually gets a serving of either Motorcraft or Kendall 5w20 synthetic blend for 5K OCI. I went out of the norm this time and decided to use Valvoline conventional 5w20 for the first time. I know its probably all in my head but I have to say I can honestly feel a difference. The car runs smoother and is definitely a lot quieter using Valvoline. I might have to change to Valvoline from now on.

 

[tig1]

I use 0-20 in my Focus with the same engine. Try 10K OCIs. The Duratechs love that OCI.

 

[SJohnson]

I've been using the Motorcraft for 7.5K. I'm switching to Edge with Syntec with a Bosch Distance+ filter. I plan on going 10k. AAP has it for $24.95 after a $5 mail in from Bosch. The Edge should easily go 10K.

 

[SLCraig]

The white bottle is key.

 

[needsducktape]

Its in your head.

Maybe it sounds better because you are listening to the engine at the END of the oil cycle?! -Any new oil may sound better.

The oils you were using ARE top notch.

 

[daves87rs]

Both are quite good....

 

[JGmazda]

Originally Posted By: needsducktape
Its in your head.

Maybe it sounds better because you are listening to the engine at the END of the oil cycle?! -Any new oil may sound better.

The oils you were using ARE top notch.


+1

 

[walk23]

If you detect a quieter running engine by all means go for it. Valvoline is quality oil.

 

[CharBaby]

Since conventional oil is primarily what I use in our daughters
'06 Mazda 3 2.0L, although during the winter I may add 1 qt of PP to the mix, I do notice the difference between the 5W20 & 5W30 where the 30 makes the engine noticably quieter than the 20 w/o any MPG penalty.